International Internships
International internships enable you to gain hands-on work experience, enrich academic study with practical application, increase opportunity for future employment, earn credit towards your degree, and experience personal growth as a global citizen.
Students
More information to come, please check back to view upcoming internship offerings!
Borlaug Institute – International Agricultural Education Fellowship Program (IAEFP)
IAEFP trains and supports fellows to work with teachers and community members in developing countries to implement school-based agricultural education (SBAE) and establish youth leadership clubs. Based on a community needs assessments, fellows work to implement relevant and sustainable agricultural projects at each school. Must have completed Bachelor’s Degree.
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Catholic Relief Services – Internship Program
Catholic Relief Services is committed to offering opportunities for learning and growth in the field of international relief and development. CRS interns gain professional experience, build relevant knowledge and skills, and satisfy academic requirements. Our internships are ideal for individuals who aspire to build their practical knowledge and experience in the non-profit sector of international relief and development.
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Foreign Agriculture Service – International Agricultural Internship Program (IAIP)
The International Agricultural Internship Program gives graduate students a chance to gain first-hand experience working at one of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service overseas post in U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the world.
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UN World Food Programme – Internship Program
The World Food Programme is always looking for talented, motivated and enthusiastic students from around the world. An internship at WFP is a great opportunity to acquire practical work experience while contributing to the goal of reaching Zero Hunger.
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USAID – Student Internship Program
Interns and Fellows generally work in one of USAID’s offices in Washington, D.C., supporting program work in economic growth, agriculture, education, health, environment, democracy and governance, conflict prevention, and humanitarian assistance. Internships and Fellowships allow students the opportunity to explore Federal careers and offer valuable work experience.
Organizations
If you would like to request a student(s) from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture to intern at your organization, please complete the following form and return to study abroad coordinator, Gracie Pekarcik at gpekarci@utk.edu.